The 2022 Canon la Gaffeliere, a Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion, has garnered exceptional reviews from multiple esteemed wine critics. This red wine, produced by Canon la Gaffeliere, is a blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, with some reviewers noting a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than in previous years. The wine is aged in 40% new oak barrels, and the yield is reported at 47 hl/ha.

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded this wine 98 points, highlighting its deep, dark color and aromas of flowers, oceanic influences, plums, smoke, licorice, and black cherries. He described it as "concentrated, opulent, polished, vibrant, silky, and fresh," with a finish that includes "multiple layers of chocolate-covered plums, black cherries, espresso, crushed stones, and spices." According to Leve, the balance, freshness, and purity of the fruits make this wine stand out. He recommends drinking it between 2027 and 2055.

James Suckling also gave the wine a high score of 98 points, noting its nose of "redcurrants with dark chocolate and hints of fresh herbs like basil and thyme." He praised its full-bodied nature, "beautiful center palate," and "lovely fine tannin texture," concluding it is "extremely long" and "classy."

The Wine Independent echoed these sentiments with a 97-point rating, describing the wine as having a "fantastically flamboyant nose of kirsch, wild blueberries, and red currant preserves," and a palate coated with "taut, muscular black fruits" and "firm frame of ripe, fine-grained tannins."

Other reviewers, such as Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (96 points) and Vinous (96 points), also appreciated the wine's aromatic complexity and balance. William Kelley from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate pointed out the "aromas of raspberries and plums, complemented by iris, rose petals, incense, and burning embers," while Antonio Galloni from Vinous emphasized its "saline intensity, energy, and focus."

Jeb Dunnuck rated it 97 points, calling it "brilliant stuff" and noting its aromas of "black cherries, iron, tapenade, and exotic floral notes," as well as its "layered, opulent mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and no shortage of mid-palate depth or length on the finish."

Jane Anson (94 points) and Decanter (95 points) also provided positive reviews, appreciating the wine's ripe yet balanced nature, muscular tannins, and fragrant floral aromatics.

Overall, the 2022 Canon la Gaffeliere is highly acclaimed for its aromatic complexity, balance, and potential for aging, making it a standout wine from Saint Emilion.